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Great Bend Today
By the People, for the People
Barton Cougar Women's Tennis Defeats Seward County Saints
No. 9 Barton secures 6-3 victory over No. 6 Seward County at home in Great Bend
Apr. 4, 2026 at 10:57pm
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The No. 9 ranked Barton Cougar women's tennis team earned a statement victory, defeating the No. 6 Seward County Saints 6-3 at the Shannon Schartz Tennis Courts in Great Bend, Kansas. The Cougars used a strong performance across the middle of their singles lineup to take control of the match on their home courts.
Why it matters
This win over a highly ranked conference rival boosts the Cougars' standing and confidence heading into the latter half of the season. The Barton women's tennis program has been on the rise in recent years and this result demonstrates their ability to compete with the top teams in the region.
The details
Barton won 4 of the 6 singles matches, including straight-set victories at the 3rd, 4th, and 5th positions. The Cougars also took 2 of the 3 doubles matches to clinch the overall team victory. This was an important conference matchup between two nationally ranked NJCAA programs.
- The match took place on April 4, 2026 at the Shannon Schartz Tennis Courts in Great Bend, Kansas.
The players
Barton Cougar Women's Tennis Team
The No. 9 ranked NJCAA Division I women's tennis team representing Barton Community College in Great Bend, Kansas.
Seward County Saints
The No. 6 ranked NJCAA Division I women's tennis team representing Seward County Community College in Liberal, Kansas.
What they’re saying
“This was a huge win for our program and really shows the depth of our lineup. The team stepped up in a big way against a very talented Seward County squad.”
— Liz Younggren, Barton Cougar Women's Tennis Head Coach
What’s next
The Cougars will look to build on this victory as they continue their conference schedule, while the Saints will aim to rebound in their next match.
The takeaway
Barton's women's tennis team has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the NJCAA ranks, demonstrating their ability to win tough matches against highly ranked opponents on their home courts.
